New to the hobby 1961 Topps Dice cards Mantle Highest Graded!

[brian1961]

Thanks, Fred. You've presented us with a very interesting story. Wow. Most of all, congratulations upon getting this suite of sweet Topps Dice Game cards. I am so happy for you.

In my humble opinion, the Dice Game Mantle had best be shown by your chosen auction house during this year's National, and auctioned shortly after. Furthermore, the Dice Mantle had better grace the cover of the auction house catalog.

If I may be so bold to suggest, and this might be a bit uncomfortable for you---offer the auction house your presence at the National to answer questions, and offer opinions. The actual future bidders would (I.E. SHOULD) appreciate meeting and chatting with you.......

--- Brian Powell

[stlcardsfan]

Awesome story and find. Congrats. I am shaking my head at PSA labeling these 1961 after it has clearly been shown they are from 1963.

[whiteymet]

Hi Gang:

Here is the article I mentioned above I was expecting to be published regarding the Dice Cards find.

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...st-cards-find/

[ALR-bishop]

Great article Fred.

The amazing thing to me is that the guy who had them on ebay did not end up giving them up for $ 4.99 before being advised what he had. Must still be some honest folks out there. A long and argumentative thread on 54 about selling and buying ethics could have arisen if they had sold for $ 4.99

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Great article Fred.

The amazing thing to me is that the guy who had them on ebay did not end up giving them up for $ 4.99 before being advised what he had. Must still be some honest folks out there. A long and argumentative thread on 54 about selling and buying ethics could have arisen if they had sold for $ 4.99

Doubtful. As I assume there was a mad rush to get him to end them early for far less than their value and bet nobody said theyd refer him to an auction house

[jayshum]

Fred, congratulations on getting everything worked out for this pickup. Hopefully selling them won't be as challenging.

[bswhiten]

Very cool Fred! I too am glad the seller made a bit more than $20 on the cards!

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Doubtful. As I assume there was a mad rush to get him to end them early for far less than their value and bet nobody said theyd refer him to an auction house

Probably closer to the truth.

[cannonballsun]

Congratulations, Fred, on an amazing pick-up.
Plus it is also a great story.
I knew those cards were extremely rare, but I truly didn't know how valuable they are, especially the Mantle.
Once again, congratulations.